I ask this because there are a number of the screws that are basically in a vertical position and hold different bones together. It seems that the horse would have little or no ability to bend its ankle area if he should survive if those screws remained.That's the plan. Their plan is to permanently fuse the ankle. It's the only way to get it stable enough. He will probably walk with a little hitch in his getalong, but hopefully it will heal quickly and strong this way.
Thank you for that. That is fine to know, HOTD, ................ I just pray that he can "behave" well enough for the next months during the healing, that the blood supply will be sufficient enough, that there is no infection, and that this beautiful animal can live a full life and happy life.
Thank you again, you've been GREAT on all these Barbaro threads. You must have a kind heart.